The James H and Marta T Batmasian
The James H and Marta T Batmasian is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 62 grants totaling $1,220,121 to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting youth, education, humanitarian aid, religious freedom, and community services.
The James H and Marta T Batmasian at a glance
In short: The James H and Marta T Batmasian gave $1.2M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,220,121
- +1335.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +416.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,679
- +177.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $16,702,005
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The James H and Marta T Batmasian
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact Marta Batmasian directly; the filing lists no required form or materials beyond contacting her.
- Contact
Application contact: Marta Batmasian
Mailing address: 215 N Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 392-8920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James H and Marta T Batmasian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Propel Inc ($216K). Together the top 10 received $850K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 158 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Florida (68%) and New York (24%), followed by California (6%), Massachusetts (1%), and Washington, D.C. (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The James H and Marta T Batmasian gives
- In 2024 it paid out 861% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2023) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Propel Inc Boca Raton, FL | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $216,000 |
| Changing Lives of Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $118,000 |
| Solid Rock Christian Church Boca Raton, FL | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $113,000 |
| Appeal of Conscience Foundation New York City, NY | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $100,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief New York, NY | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $100,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $57,500 |
| Children of Armenia Fund New York, NY | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $50,000 |
| Armenia Artsakh Fund Glendale, CA | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $40,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union New York, NY | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $30,000 |
| Christian Foundation of America Westlake Village, CA | Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 62 grants in 2024, 12 in 2023, and 51 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,702,005 | $15,481,780 | $1,231,637 | $1,220,121 | 62 | $1,220,121 | $470,264 | $141,731 |
| 2023 | $16,457,644 | $101,684 | $98,012 | $85,000 | 12 | $85,000 | $119,801 | $134,942 |
| 2022 | $2,968,489 | $-22,523 | $1,455,674 | $1,439,530 | 51 | $1,439,530 | $48,557 | $176,983 |
| 2020 | $3,082,449 | $-246,342 | $1,200,720 | $1,180,550 | 33 | — | $62,898 | $198,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James H and Marta T Batmasian reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Propel Inc. describes its work as fostering leadership, academic and career success, and healthy choices among underserved youth through programs including after-school activities, summer camps, job-placement support, and college scholarships. The Appeal of Conscience Foundation says it works to advance human rights, religious freedom, and interreligious cooperation. The Fund for Armenian Relief describes its work as supporting people in Armenia and developing an equitable, sustainable, and resilient Armenian homeland.
Other 2024 grantees include the Florida Atlantic University Foundation, which says it raises and provides resources for the benefit of Florida Atlantic University; Children of Armenia Fund, which describes a focus on empowering young people in rural Armenian villages, with emphasis on education; Armenia Artsakh Fund, which says it provides humanitarian and rehabilitation aid to Armenia; Armenian General Benevolent Union, which describes its mission as supporting the prosperity and well-being of Armenians; and Christian Foundation of America, which says it provides grants and other community-foundation services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $1,220,121. Individual grants ranged from $180 to $216,000, with a median grant of $5,500. Among its largest grants were $216,000 to Propel Inc.; $118,000 to Changing Lives of Boca Raton; $113,000 to Solid Rock Christian Church; $100,000 each to the Appeal of Conscience Foundation and Fund for Armenian Relief; and $57,500 to the Florida Atlantic University Foundation.
The filing lists the application contact as Marta Batmasian and says applicants should contact her directly. It lists no deadline and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James H. Batmasian as director, vice president, and treasurer; Marta T. Batmasian as director, president, and secretary; and James G. Batmasian, Armen A. Batmasian, and Arthur R. Redgrave as directors.
The James H and Marta T Batmasian is led by Marta T. Batmasian, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marta T. Batmasian
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Armen A. Batmasian
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur R. Redgrave
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James G. Batmasian
Director, Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The James H and Marta T Batmasian
How much does The James H and Marta T Batmasian give each year?
The James H and Marta T Batmasian gave $1.2M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 12 grants.
What is The James H and Marta T Batmasian's typical grant size?
The James H and Marta T Batmasian's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $19,679, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James H and Marta T Batmasian give grants?
The James H and Marta T Batmasian gives mostly in Florida: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (25 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Clearwater, FL (2 grants).
Does The James H and Marta T Batmasian give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 62 grants with a stated purpose on The James H and Marta T Batmasian's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further the Charitable Organization's Efforts" (62 grants).
Who are The James H and Marta T Batmasian's largest grantees?
The James H and Marta T Batmasian's largest 2024 grantees include Propel Inc ($216,000), Changing Lives of Boca Raton ($118,000) and Solid Rock Christian Church ($113,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James H and Marta T Batmasian?
The James H and Marta T Batmasian reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James H and Marta T Batmasian fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James H and Marta T Batmasian?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James H and Marta T Batmasian's EIN?
The James H and Marta T Batmasian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0894674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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